Celebrating an Exceptional Leader: Gerard Gallant, CIO at Dovico
At Dovico, we’re fortunate to work alongside people whose talents shape not just our products, but the heart and soul of our company. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one such remarkable individual: Gerard Gallant our Chief Information Officer, respected technologist, thoughtful leader, loving dad, and lifelong learner.
A Tech visionary with a passion for innovation
Gerard’s impact on Dovico runs deep. As CIO, he oversees the infrastructure and DevOps that keep our services reliable and ahead of the curve. His expertise isn’t limited to architecting our systems and building solutions that elevate the quality and performance of everything we deliver. Gerard’s continuous drive to learn and experiment with new technologies informs countless improvements across our platforms and pushes our team to innovate boldly.
But what truly sets Gerard apart is his deep enthusiasm for WebAssembly a cutting edge technology that’s transforming how developers think about performance, portability, and the future of the web. His contributions to this space include writing WebAssembly in Action, a comprehensive and accessible book that helps developers understand and apply WebAssembly effectively. The book has become a respected resource for those diving into this emerging technology.
Beyond the book, Gerard shares his insights through technical writing, talks, continuous learning meetings with the Dovico team, and thoughtful commentary within the programming community. He brings clarity to complex topics, making advanced concepts approachable for learners and experts alike.
A leader who teaches and inspires
One of Gerard’s greatest strengths is his ability to teach. Whether he’s introducing new methodologies to our development team or explaining an intricate part of software architecture, his guidance is patient, clear, and empowering. He doesn’t just lead he elevates others’ skills and confidence.
A dad who goes the extra mile
Outside of work, Gerard’s dedication extends wholeheartedly to his family. He’s a proud and supportive dad whose top priority is loving and encouraging his daughters. When they needed help with French for school, he didn’t just offer support he learned the language alongside them. This kind of commitment to showing up for his family in meaningful ways reflects the same integrity and devotion he brings to everything he does.
Despite his busy life, Gerard still finds joy in personal pursuits like running and writing. He has taken on local 5K races and keeps curiosity alive beyond the world of software.
Gerard’s life is guided by conviction not just technical skill, but a grounded sense of purpose and principle. His values influence the way he works, the way he teaches, and the way he engages with both colleagues and community.
Why we’re better with him
In the fast-evolving world of software and technology, it’s rare to find someone who combines deep technical expertise with steady leadership, compassion, and lifelong learning. Gerard isn’t just our CIO he’s a mentor, a builder, a trusted voice, and an inspiring example of how to pursue excellence with grace.
He brings passion to his profession, dedication to his family, and thoughtfulness to every challenge and for Dovico, that makes all the difference.
Shelley Butler
CEO, Dovico
Building software — and teams — that truly show up